1
as in to collapse
to fall down or in as a result of physical pressure
the flimsy bridge buckled under the weight of the caravan of trucks
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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
buckled himself down and finished the assignment in record time
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as in loop
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Recent Examples of buckle
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are buckling in for another ride together.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Don’t be shy about breaking out a showy belt buckle, vintage Western wear, and a bold cowboy hat.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Verb
As Sky went to finish off Perez, her knee (kayfabe) buckled, allowing Perez to briefly take control.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are buckling in for another ride together.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 2 May 2025
Noun
Straps Are Required: Nursing pillows must have straps and buckles to secure infants.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 Apr. 2025
Don’t be shy about breaking out a showy belt buckle, vintage Western wear, and a bold cowboy hat.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buckle
Verb
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After his 4-foot putt went in during the one-hole playoff against Justin Rose, McIlroy threw his golf club in the air and collapsed to the ground.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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This is often not helped when an investment collapses or defaults, and commentators online and other advisory companies increase client doubts.—
Adam Fayed,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Islam recommends devoting no more than 5% of your portfolio to thematic ETFs, for example.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Regardless of high prices, Bulgari’s Creative Director Lucia Silvestri has devoted herself to making the pieces more wearable, articulated, and comfortable on the body.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The NFTs can be accessed on a mobile device and users can watch them on a loop.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Legendary Golf Writer Dan Jenkins nicknamed this three-hole stretch on Colonial the 'Horrible Horseshoe' for its immense difficulty and because its routing is shaped like a loop.—
Jack Milko,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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So now the mystery of high U.S. interest rates makes sense: keep the dollar strong to keep the confetti going and the runaway government spending funded.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Season 2 will see Charles (Danson) going undercover at a college.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Verb
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The $30 cost includes all fees, but not taxes as applicable according to city, state and venue and applies to amphitheater shows throughout the U.S. and Canada.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The liquid, applied with a brush, works best for full nail coverage, especially on larger nailbeds.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
14 May 2025
Noun
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What is the point of keeping La Jolla in its fold if the city cannot maintain it?—
Ted Levis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
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In shapes designed to cover expression lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, and nasolabial folds, the patches have been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles between the brows.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Plaza said Ayala put too much pressure on herself last season, letting a slow start spiral, but worked hard in the offseason to regain her starting position — and her smile.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The biggest blow, sending the pop star into a dark spiral, was when doctors told Tesfaye his vocal cord problems were mental rather than physical.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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“Buckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buckle. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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